What to do in Dartmoor Forest

Activities, attractions and tours

Dartmoor Forest
Dartmoor Forest
Dartmoor Forest
Photo by Karen McPhie
Photo by Karen McPhie
Photo by Karen McPhie
Photo by Karen McPhie

Places to Visit in Dartmoor Forest

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What to do in Dartmoor Forest

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Buckland Abbey

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Learn about the local history of Milton Combe when you spend time at Buckland Abbey. Discover the lively bars in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.

Buckland Abbey

The Garden House

You can learn about the history of Buckland Monachorum with a stop at The Garden House. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

The Garden House

National Park Visitor Centre Princetown

After visiting National Park Visitor Centre Princetown, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Princetown. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

National Park Visitor Centre Princetown

Dartmoor Prison Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dartmoor Prison Museum during your travels in Princetown. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Dartmoor Prison Museum

RAF Harrowbeer Airfield

You can find out about the history of Buckland Monachorum with a stop at RAF Harrowbeer Airfield. Discover the lively bars in this quaint area or seek out the golf courses.

RAF Harrowbeer Airfield

Yelverton Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Dousland at Yelverton Golf Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Yelverton Golf Club

clapper bridge

Find out about the history of Postbridge when you take a trip to clapper bridge. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this culturally rich area.

clapper bridge

Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre in Princetown. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre

Garden House

You can find out about the history of Dartmoor Forest when you stop by Garden House. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Garden House

 

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Day trip destinations from Dartmoor Forest

Plymouth showing a coastal town and heritage architecture

Plymouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Tavistock

Okehampton

Okehampton

Photo "Postbridge" by Derek Harper (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Derek Harper (CC BY-SA)

Postbridge

Photo by Kat

Ugborough

Frequently asked questions

Is Dartmoor Forest worth visiting?
Dartmoor Forest offers a unique mix of local charm, culture and attractions. Whether you're into outdoor activities, history or local culinary flavours, there's plenty here to enjoy.
How do I spend a day in Dartmoor Forest?
Kick your day off with a visit to National Park Visitor Centre Princetown and National Park Visitor Centre Postbridge. Then, tour other parts of Dartmoor Forest for local restaurants and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Dartmoor Forest?
National Park Visitor Centre Princetown is one of the top tourist attractions in Dartmoor Forest and should be high on every sightseeing list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Dartmoor Forest?
You can easily tick off popular sights like National Park Visitor Centre Princetown, National Park Visitor Centre Postbridge and clapper bridge with a three-day trip to Dartmoor Forest. On average, many travellers book two days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so stay a while longer and check out Exeter.
Is Dartmoor Forest a walkable city?
It all comes down to what you want to do and see in Dartmoor Forest. Several sights, like National Park Visitor Centre Postbridge and clapper bridge, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll around some of Dartmoor Forest's neighbourhoods, Two Bridges is 3 kilometres away from downtown, while Postbridge is 3 kilometres away from the city centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Dartmoor Forest with kids?
If you're searching for sights and tours for all of your group, we've got some awesome ideas for what to do in Dartmoor Forest with kids.

What to do in Dartmoor Forest for adults?
Whether you're a food lover, culture enthusiast or fan of nature, there are loads of things to do in Dartmoor Forest for adults including Dartmoor Prison Museum and Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre.
Are there free things to do in Dartmoor Forest?
From checking out parks to strolling around exciting neighbourhoods, it's a breeze to find free things to do in Dartmoor Forest. If you're in need of ideas, get some recommendations from a local tour guide. National Park Visitor Centre Princetown is a top spot for anyone planning to save on their sightseeing adventures.